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​Instrument Technician Jobs in Edinburgh

Instrument Technician

An Instrument Technician is a tradesperson who has a high level of technical knowledge and is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing instruments and equipment used in process industries. Working as an Instrument Technician you will interact with a wide range of equipment such as spectrometers, chromatographs and gas analysers.

As an Instrument Technician you might play a role in the design and development of products, quality control and calibration of testing equipment, repair of instruments, installation and maintenance of instrumentation hardware. You will work with Design Engineers to ensure that instruments are constructed and calibrated correctly.

To secure a role as an Instrument Technician you will be time-served with demonstrable experience working within the engineering industry, be familiar with the mathematical calculations and conversions utilised for calibration and testing, and hold relevant trade certificates.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, with a population of around 550,000 people. The city has everything from historic castles to underground vaults and it also offers hiking in the Cairngorm Mountains. Edinburgh is home to the biggest arts festival in the world, the Fringe - it's very busy and full of creativity. Edinburgh has amazing architecture, a beautiful skyline and is between two lochs which makes it ideal for walking around or biking.

Edinburgh is the perfect place for engineers. There are lots of opportunities for junior, senior and management level positions. A strong tradition of research and applied technology in academia, government and industry has created an environment where innovation plays a critical role in developing new products, services and processes that drive economic growth.

Edinburgh is a compact and walkable city, with a range of public transport options meaning you can easily get around. There are two main motorways feeding into Edinburgh making it easily accessible to get to by car. 

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